Of course, having your own counsel is always a good practice with any type of self directed plan.The Solo 401k is somewhat more robust from a legal perspective when it comes to self direction.  

Any creative perspectives would be greatly appreciated.

I'm interested in different perspectives on cash out refinances on rentals.  

Depending on where you are, branching out to different areas can provide more diversity and more opportunities, however, if you don't have a connection or "boots on the ground" it can be pretty tough to get and inside perspective on the market.That's my two cents at least!

It's nice having people with different perspectives and backgrounds offering advice.  

It was great to see the project from a realtor's perspective. 

It also puts into perspective what investing looks like doing it the right way and not just what flipping shows and gurus tell you.

From the perspective of my state, there is absolutely nothing wrong with wholesaling property.

They seem ambivalent about the damages they have inflicted upon me and do not respond to my inquiries.Has anyone here had a similar issue from the owner or property manager perspective?

The 504 is the program that I have primarily used but the 7a has several advantages that generally allow for the originating bank to structure as the bank sees fit.From my perspective some of the major challenges here will be the lack of national hotel flag and possibly an unproven concept.